He chose to abuse & control me
Dear next Mrs M, He will be lovely. He will be charming. He will be romantic. He will be great with your family. He will woo all of your friends. He will be kind to strangers. He will be generous. He will be adventurous. He will love your pets likeContinue Reading
Virtual Women’s Circle
Connection and community are more important than ever, so despite our physical separation, connecting virtually is all we have during Covid-19. The virtual women’s circle is hosted by Cassandra Allen. It provides those with an opportunity to connect together virtually via Zoom. It’s a chance to hold space for otherContinue Reading
Suggested reading during Covid-19
How to cope during uncertain times https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-adaptive-mind/202004/how-cope-uncertain-times?fbclid=IwAR1-od-0kNCSQl9vNpeghQ6N8tAl08FTzN4IPAD-Gvlxf9t2F6cOc0FLnZ4 Self care isn’t selfish https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/coping-with-isolation-and-being-at-home/why-you-should-do-something-for-yourself-every-day.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicsocial_bb_jun20&utm_demo=all&utm_targeting=null&utm_format=link&utm_creative=photo&utm_objective=null&utm_id=organicsocial_bb0551&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkJWh2Zqa6wIVQ38rCh0zbgHBEAAYASAAEgI6yPD_BwE Coping with Isolation https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/coping-with-isolation-and-being-at-home.htmlContinue Reading
24/7 crisis support services
If you are in danger, please call emergency services 000 immediately National helplines available 24/7 for immediate support (click on phone numbers for direct dial to the service) 1800 RESPECT Domestic Violence helpline – 1800 737 732 Suicide Call Back Service – 1800 811 811 Lifeline Crisis Support- 131 114Continue Reading
The benefits of participating in a Women’s Circle
A Women’s Circle is an intimate gathering, where women learn new ways of speaking, listening and relating to others. Circling together is a dynamic process and each meeting has a different rhythm and tone. Women give themselves the much-needed time they need. It can be an opportunity to form newContinue Reading
What Complex PTSD feels like
It is like being out in the ocean, far from the shore. Massive waves are coming, I feel intimidated and scared. My first instinct is to fight and swim as hard as I can and get back to shore. However, the waves are powerful and I try so hard toContinue Reading